Lifeguard

Description

Job Summary 

*SEASONAL POSITION STARTING SUMMER 2025

• Implement all water safety policies and procedures. 
• Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool. 

Job Tasks/Duties

• Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use. 
• Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety. 
• Administers care to swimmers’ minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises. 
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers. 
• Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or instructors. 
• Enforces rules of conduct at the pool. 
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items. 
• Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games. 
• Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker when the pool closes. 
• Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day. 
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager. 
• Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager. 
• Implements all pool safety equipment. 
• Performs required pool pre-opening duties. 
• Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem. 
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Some High School required. 
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens. 
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management. 
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross. 
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate. 
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch. 
• Continuous repetitive motions. 
• Physical exertion over long periods of time. 
• Work in hot and humid environment. 
• Push, pull and lift 50 pounds. 
• Working conditions are often, hot, humid slippery and wet. 
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment. 
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.